Sellers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sellers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05059 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LOGAN SELLERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers Lake Dam is owned by LOGAN SELLERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sellers Lake Dam built?
Sellers Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.